Postcode Analysis Waverley, South East

HEADLEY ROAD, GU26 6BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEADLEY ROAD, GU26 6BG.

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Population

377

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 58,000 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: GU26 6BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 91% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, GU26 6BG is established retirement territory. With £1.1M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GU26 6BG is a sought-after residential area on Headley Road, 0.6km from Hindhead in Hindhead. Administratively it sits within Hindhead ward and the South West Surrey constituency.

For serious buyers, GU26 6BG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for GU26 6BG are sourced from Output Area E00165855 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU26 6BG. The average age is 57.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,700,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,700,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

GU26 6BG has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Grayshott Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good200 pupils1.2 km
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Beacon Hill Community Primary School

Good214 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Hindhead Service Station0.5 km
  • Kaighin & Daughter0.7 km
  • The Cabbage Patch0.6 km
  • Cookie Bar0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Devil's Punchbowl Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Fox & Pelican0.6 km
  • Grayshott Social Club1.0 km
  • Royal British Legion0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Red Rose Tearoom0.6 km
  • The Bayleaf0.8 km
  • The Counter0.8 km
  • Cafe Twenty50.7 km
  • Himalayan Garden0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Famous Chef0.8 km
  • Friars0.6 km
  • Frankies0.6 km
  • Grayshott Kebab0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haslemere3.2 km
  • Liphook6.2 km
  • Witley7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Pine Bank0.3 km
  • Tarn Road0.3 km
  • Tarn Road0.3 km
  • Headley Road0.4 km
  • Village Hall0.4 km